Living in Crescent Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crescent Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Crescent Beach has 809 residents with a median age of 62.2. The median household income is $146,042 (96% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $664,600, the median rent is $2,350/month.
Crescent Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Crescent Beach at a glance
- Population
- 809
- Median age
- 62.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $146,042State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $664,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,350/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 94.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Crescent Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 96% higher than the Florida median.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Crescent Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crescent Beach the median home value is $664,600, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,350 per month, which is 30.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,242 a month in housing costs.
Crescent Beach median household income
The median household income in Crescent Beach is $146,042 and the income per person is $127,801. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Crescent Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,820
- Owner-occupied
- 94.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.2%
- Vacant
- 75.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.84
75.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Crescent Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Crescent Beach demographics
- Population
- 809
- Median age
- 62.2
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 39.1%
- Households
- 439
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crescent Beach ›
Education in Crescent Beach
64.4% of adults 25 and older in Crescent Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 33.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crescent Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 42.4%
- Drive alone
- 54%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Crescent Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Beach | 809 | $146,042 | $664,600 | $2,350 |
| Butler Beach | 4,610 | $76,689 | $493,100 | $1,743 |
| St. Augustine Shores | 9,462 | $73,688 | $339,300 | $2,084 |
| St. Augustine Beach | 6,860 | $100,802 | $634,400 | $1,807 |
| St. Augustine South | 4,714 | $75,996 | $347,400 | $1,448 |
| St. Augustine | 15,351 | $78,151 | $439,800 | $1,653 |
| Palm Coast | 98,258 | $77,350 | $350,800 | $1,782 |
| Flagler Estates | 4,321 | $75,957 | $213,300 | $1,147 |
| Vilano Beach | 2,188 | $120,750 | $648,900 | $2,543 |
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What is the median household income in Crescent Beach, FL?
The median household income in Crescent Beach is $146,042, 96% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Crescent Beach?
The median home value in Crescent Beach is $664,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Crescent Beach?
The median gross rent in Crescent Beach is $2,350 per month, about 30.3% of household income.
Is Crescent Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 96% higher than the Florida median. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Crescent Beach?
The median age in Crescent Beach is 62.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Crescent Beach?
The average commute to work in Crescent Beach is 34 minutes; 42.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crescent Beach?
The unemployment rate in Crescent Beach is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crescent Beach?
64.4% of adults in Crescent Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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